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Hiking, biking or simply taking in wonderful views. With so many different natural highlights, Germany has a surprise around every corner.
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16 German national parks

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The Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park is the largest nature reserve on the Baltic coast. The landscape of cliffs, dunes, spits and lagoons stretches from the Darss-Zingst peninsula to the island of Rügen. Natural Highlights, Western Coast, Baltic Sea, Nature Reserve, Outdoor Activities, Habitats, Westerns, National Parks, Boat
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The Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park is the largest nature reserve on the Baltic coast. The landscape of cliffs, dunes, spits and lagoons stretches from the Darss-Zingst peninsula to the island of Rügen.
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The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is part of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest continuous area of mudflats in the world. It never fails to amaze visitors with its sand dunes, beaches and charming animal residents. Germany, Hiking, Heritage Site, World, Fails, Destinations
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Destinations
The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is part of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest continuous area of mudflats in the world. It never fails to amaze visitors with its sand dunes, beaches and charming animal residents.
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The ultimate rugged, rocky landscape awaits keen hikers, mountain climbers and nature lovers just a short train ride south from Dresden, on the border with the Czech Republic. Mountain Climbers, Train Rides, Switzerland, Climbing
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The ultimate rugged, rocky landscape awaits keen hikers, mountain climbers and nature lovers just a short train ride south from Dresden, on the border with the Czech Republic.
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The 140 kilometre Hochrhöner premium trail takes us through three federal states in central Germany: Hesse, Thuringia and Bavaria. Bavaria, Paths, Trail, Nature, Federal
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The 140 kilometre Hochrhöner premium trail takes us through three federal states in central Germany: Hesse, Thuringia and Bavaria.
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The Rothaarsteig Trail really is a hike for all the senses: your ears hear the whispers of nature. Your eyes delight in the forests' green splendour. Your nose sniffs the scent of wood and your mouth tastes the regional delicacies. Forests, Regional, Ears
Forests
Regional
Ears
The Rothaarsteig Trail really is a hike for all the senses: your ears hear the whispers of nature. Your eyes delight in the forests' green splendour. Your nose sniffs the scent of wood and your mouth tastes the regional delicacies.
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No other hiking path in Europe connects so many nature trails. The Saar-Hunsrück is the European champion of the single trail. The paths are often so narrow that hikers need to walk in single file – as if they were in the jungle. It is the perfect 410 kilometre hike. Railroad Tracks, Europe
Railroad Tracks
Europe
No other hiking path in Europe connects so many nature trails. The Saar-Hunsrück is the European champion of the single trail. The paths are often so narrow that hikers need to walk in single file – as if they were in the jungle. It is the perfect 410 kilometre hike.
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The Uckermärker Landrunde is a 152-kilometer-long hiking trail in the north of Brandenburg. The Uckermark is a scenic jewel of Germany. Forests, lakes, pure nature. Hiking Trails, Poland, Berlin, Lakes
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Berlin
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The Uckermärker Landrunde is a 152-kilometer-long hiking trail in the north of Brandenburg. The Uckermark is a scenic jewel of Germany. Forests, lakes, pure nature.
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The Lower Oder Valley National Park is the only wetland national park in Germany, boasting remarkable riverside meadow scenery that stretches out for 60 kilometres along the German and Polish banks of the River Oder. Park Homes, Scenery, Wildlife, Neon Signs
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The Lower Oder Valley National Park is the only wetland national park in Germany, boasting remarkable riverside meadow scenery that stretches out for 60 kilometres along the German and Polish banks of the River Oder.
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The Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park on the North Sea coast in Lower Saxony covers the mudflat area between the Ems and Elbe Rivers, including the offshore East Frisian islands. Lower Saxony, North Sea, Coast, Rivers
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The Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park on the North Sea coast in Lower Saxony covers the mudflat area between the Ems and Elbe Rivers, including the offshore East Frisian islands.
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The Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, home to vast beech forests, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Water babies and nature lovers are sure to be in their element thanks to Lake Edersee and the beautiful mountain scenery. Popular Holiday Destinations, Walking Routes, World Heritage Sites, Sailing
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The Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, home to vast beech forests, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Water babies and nature lovers are sure to be in their element thanks to Lake Edersee and the beautiful mountain scenery.
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Natural beauty awaits visitors on the island of Rügen. The chalk cliffs on Rügen's Jasmund peninsula were enough to inspire painter Caspar David Friedrich around 200 years ago. Orchid Varieties, Types Of Bugs, Caspar David Friedrich, Deep Blue Sea, Main Attraction, Stunning View
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Natural beauty awaits visitors on the island of Rügen. The chalk cliffs on Rügen's Jasmund peninsula were enough to inspire painter Caspar David Friedrich around 200 years ago.
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This national park is located in Germany's most northerly low mountain range. With its mixture of ancient myths and rugged terrain, it is a popular travel destination in Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony all year round. Saxony Anhalt, Ancient Myths, Wild Forest, Travel Destinations
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This national park is located in Germany's most northerly low mountain range. With its mixture of ancient myths and rugged terrain, it is a popular travel destination in Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony all year round.
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Germany's newest national park, set at the heart of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, boasts beech trees, mystical moors and wildcats against a stunning mountainous backdrop. Cycling Holiday, Rhineland Palatinate, Wild Nature, Bouldering, Geology, Backdrops
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Germany's newest national park, set at the heart of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, boasts beech trees, mystical moors and wildcats against a stunning mountainous backdrop.
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The Eifel National Park boasts majestic beech forests, gnarled oak woods and babbling brooks. With countless species of flora and fauna to be admired here, there is nowhere better to get close to nature in the whole of western Germany. Wilderness Trail, North Rhine Westphalia, Light Pollution, Closer To Nature, Dark Skies, Woodland
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The Eifel National Park boasts majestic beech forests, gnarled oak woods and babbling brooks. With countless species of flora and fauna to be admired here, there is nowhere better to get close to nature in the whole of western Germany.
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The Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park in the north of Germany surrounds a small group of islands located in the Elbe estuary just off the coast of Cuxhaven. The nature reserve encompasses around 12,000 hectares of mudflats. Bird Watching, Hamburg
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The Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park in the north of Germany surrounds a small group of islands located in the Elbe estuary just off the coast of Cuxhaven. The nature reserve encompasses around 12,000 hectares of mudflats.
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The lush green forests in this nature reserve are just waiting to be explored, showing off the wild side of nature and offering views way into the distance. This nature reserve covering 10,000 hectares in Baden-Württemberg offers spectacular views long into the distance Lush Green, Black Forest, Tour Guide, Tours
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The lush green forests in this nature reserve are just waiting to be explored, showing off the wild side of nature and offering views way into the distance. This nature reserve covering 10,000 hectares in Baden-Württemberg offers spectacular views long into the distance
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The Hainich National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage region in Thugingia, is home to one of Germany's wild old beech forests. The former military exclusion zone is now the largest unbroken area of mixed deciduous forest in Europe. Herbs
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The Hainich National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage region in Thugingia, is home to one of Germany's wild old beech forests. The former military exclusion zone is now the largest unbroken area of mixed deciduous forest in Europe.
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Stunning mountain scenery, picturesque lakes and lush green forests are the hallmarks of the Berchtesgaden National Park, one of the oldest conservation areas in the Alps. Alps, Conservation, Paradise, Old Things
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Stunning mountain scenery, picturesque lakes and lush green forests are the hallmarks of the Berchtesgaden National Park, one of the oldest conservation areas in the Alps.
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The Bavarian Forest National Park, founded in 1970 as the first national park in Germany, joins with the neighbouring Šumava National Park in the Czech Republic to form the largest continuous area of woodland in Central Europe. Bavarian Forest, Central Europe, The Locals
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The Bavarian Forest National Park, founded in 1970 as the first national park in Germany, joins with the neighbouring Šumava National Park in the Czech Republic to form the largest continuous area of woodland in Central Europe.
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The almost 700-year-old Rennsteig is Germany's oldest hiking trail. Every year, the ridgeway through the Thuringian Forest wows 100,000 or so hikers from all over the world. All Over The World, In The Heights, Naturaleza, Deutsch
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The almost 700-year-old Rennsteig is Germany's oldest hiking trail. Every year, the ridgeway through the Thuringian Forest wows 100,000 or so hikers from all over the world.
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The Rhine has been personified as a mythical god, Rhenus Pater (lovingly nicknamed "Father Rhine" by the Germans), for centuries. The river, castle ruins and rock formations have inspired generations of painters and poets to create romantic works. Romantic Words, Castle Ruins, Rock Formations
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The Rhine has been personified as a mythical god, Rhenus Pater (lovingly nicknamed "Father Rhine" by the Germans), for centuries. The river, castle ruins and rock formations have inspired generations of painters and poets to create romantic works.
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In 2014, the Heidschnuckenweg trail through Lüneburg Heath was voted the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany by readers of Wandermagazin – a great honour for this route through northern Germany's thrilling landscape. A Sea, Lilac, Most Beautiful, Landscape
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In 2014, the Heidschnuckenweg trail through Lüneburg Heath was voted the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany by readers of Wandermagazin – a great honour for this route through northern Germany's thrilling landscape.
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Set in the fairytale-like landscape of Saxon Switzerland, the Painters' Way is one of Germany's most beautiful hiking trails. Fairy Tales, Romantic, Mountains
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Set in the fairytale-like landscape of Saxon Switzerland, the Painters' Way is one of Germany's most beautiful hiking trails.
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We hike like witches: through the Mines of Rammelsberg, the Old Town of Goslar and the Upper Harz Water Regale. The Harz Witches' Trail is an insanely varied 97 kilometre route through Harz National Park. Off we go on our broomsticks to the Brocken mountain… Old Town, Witches
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We hike like witches: through the Mines of Rammelsberg, the Old Town of Goslar and the Upper Harz Water Regale. The Harz Witches' Trail is an insanely varied 97 kilometre route through Harz National Park. Off we go on our broomsticks to the Brocken mountain…
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Explore the vicinity of Berlin on the 66 Lakes Trail, a large circular hiking route. A hike around the metropolis in the midst of Brandenburg's scenic beauty. Hiking Routes, Explore, City
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Explore the vicinity of Berlin on the 66 Lakes Trail, a large circular hiking route. A hike around the metropolis in the midst of Brandenburg's scenic beauty.
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